Fair and open housing for all people is essential for America to continue being the land of opportunity. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 gave the federal government the authority to hold communities accountable to end discriminatory practices and, along with the...
Economic development benefits a community in a variety of ways. It expands the tax base, reduces the unemployment rate, brings essential needs closer to residents, and fosters the overall well-being of a community. Economic development is essential in the promotion of neighborhoods of...
Many people believe that the United States has entered a post-racial society. After all, immigration and multi-racial families have created a diverse country, and we have a black President. Unfortunately, recent stories suggest that racial discrimination and inequality is continuing to...
There’s a new home in town, providing persons with disabilities the opportunity to live independently. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Nazaran, the Community Coordinator of L'Arche Chicago, to learn about their model and why more people should support this...
How diverse is the fashion industry?
The fashion industry has yet to catch up with societal strides to promote racial integration. The optimistic side of us likes to think that the expressive nature of the industry yields diverse models; however our favorite designers...
